overvigorousness
Syllables
o-ver-vi-gor-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˈvɪdʒərəsˌnɛs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
over- + vigorous + -ness
The word 'overvigorousness' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-vi-gor-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'vigorous', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gor'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively energetic, enthusiastic, or forceful.
“His overvigorousness in the debate intimidated the other participants.”
“The child's overvigorousness made it difficult for him to sit still.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gor'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, while the second and fifth are also unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed.. vi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gor — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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